Tasmanian children left behind as autism diagnosis wait grows to 18 months

Adam Holmes
April 6 2021 - 7:00pm
Saul, 4, received an autism diagnosis and has access to a range of support from the NDIS, but his little brother Ronan, 2, is on an 18-month waiting list for an assessment and can't get the same support. Picture: Paul Scambler
Saul, 4, received an autism diagnosis and has access to a range of support from the NDIS, but his little brother Ronan, 2, is on an 18-month waiting list for an assessment and can't get the same support. Picture: Paul Scambler

Whenever a speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or support worker comes to Meredith Lockheed's house for a session with her son Saul, 4, his younger brother Ronan - 18 months his junior - has to be kept away.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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